How Gymnasts Find Their Voice on the Floor

Defying Gravity is a 6- part docuseries that explores the untold story of Women's Gymnastics through its greatest champions.
In a sport that pushes athletes beyond their limits, how do they preserve their passion, confidence, and voice? In part one of this six-part documentary series, Aly Raisman, Nadia Comaneci, Laurie Hernandez, Katelyn Ohashi, and other legends recount the thrilling stories behind their Gold Medals and Perfect 10s, and break down the high-pressure All-Around competition and the artistry-meets-acrobatics of the Floor event.
Next Episode: • Uneven Bars: The Close...
0:00 Intro
1:23 One In A Million
3:06 Nadia Comaneci
6:20 The All-Rounder
11:09 Pressure
16:08 The Perfectionist
24:13 The Art Evolves
32:05 Longevity
38:04 College Gymnastics

[@mackenzievlogs]

I remember bursting into tears as soon as Aly finished her last pass in 2016. I still get choked up whenever I see that clip. She is one of the best to come out of the sport, in my opinion. Truly a mentor and a positive voice for the sport.

[@frappoGarcia]

I literally just cried watching this, you can feel how proud she was of herself, she’s amazing! 😭

[@DizzyedUpGirl]

Every time she cries, I cry.

[@madibea8644]

Ikr Aly raisman is a true icon and definitely one of the best in the sport, it’s so sad how young gymnasts have to be when they retire

[@lipher1]

Looks

[@lipher1]

Lol So

[@maddiemccloskey1234]

I am so happy Katelyn was able to find herself again through the sport. Truly brings tears to my eyes

[@kelseydubravsky9627]

@Segu Rohdes u obviously don’t know what it’s like to lose ur passion for something u have been working towards ur whole life

[@jonijoni2425]

@@kelseydubravsky9627 hb

[@kaitlynhatch1559]

Morgan napping in the gym on the mat is a MOOD hahahaha. Also I’m so glad Katelyn was able to find a love for the sport again with college gymnastics, after watching Athlete A it’s messed up how USAG didn’t give a crap about their gymnasts injuries, mental health or safety.

[@Adara007]

It was wonderful to see Katelyn talking. She looked a lot healthier and more vibrant than ever, and it's great that she has rediscovered joy in gymnastics and is doing it for herself, not for other people. However< it is awful how USAG has behaved and the way the coronavirus has postponed the competitions< including the Tokyo Olympics< forcing gymnasts like Simone Biles and other victims of Larry Nassar to have to continue contact with USAG

[@persephone2706]

@@Adara007 She really is one of my favorite gymnasts... and probably people. There is just something about her.

[@jaxcoss5790]

'Is a MOOD'' - What does that mean?

[@aliioana8586]

@@jaxcoss5790 it means it’s relatable.

[@asous7]

I’ve never done a single flip, but I love gymnastics so much. Got so much admiration and respect for these girls, such a beautiful graceful sport.

[@adrienneislost1320]

Yes!! I can't even do a single cartwheel since I'm afraid of going upside down, but I still adore gymnastics, and gymnasts are a whole other level of talented and beautiful.

[@trendymaths2467]

Adrienne Melodia same here.

[@allysonrobles3808]

OMGosh same here

[@roddo1955]

Same! I can do a cartwheel and a mean single turn😉 i still want to teach myself how to do a backhandspring.

[@Adara007]

Similarly, I've not been involved in gymnastics - my background is in dance and martial arts - but I appreciate the sport for its athleticism and grace and admire these girls who are gymnasts. The determination to train hard and do one's best, and also to push through injuries, is something most dancers can relate to although thankfully there's not been someone like Nassar or the Karolyis in dancing.

[@speedstackinggurl]

Ok first off, I am STOKED there's 6 episodes of this, not just one. It's so strange to be able to recognize the US gymnasts who is speaking based solely off their voice, how many interviews and videos did I watch to get to this point. Aly's "I WAS PISSED" is hilarious, she's a gem. She held herself so well after 2012. Katelyn's story breaks my heart, so much pressure and she was so young. I genuinely appreciate that this covered so many gymnasts and their stories, I don't think we see this kind of content frequently, thanks Glamour!

[@ORSkie]

I love her current coach. She obviously truly cares about Katelyn as well as brings joy to the sport &, imo, has made a huge impact on Katelyn's outlook.

[@pakaji8938]

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[@Charlie-sc4kl]

I don’t care how many times I’ve watched it; EVERY time I see Alexandra finish her Olympic floor routine and place her hand first to her neck, then mouth *I CRY WITH HER!* I get so overcome with joy and an immense amount of pride that I can’t help it. I love her, y’all! I just love her!

[@AOMartialArts]

Time stamp?

[@rashifarsya]

Morgan literally takes a nap at the gym and then proceeds to practice again. That, dudes and dudettes, is what we call DEDICATION.

[@thecolemanfamily4765]

Hey

[@thecolemanfamily4765]

Hey

[@roddo1955]

It also looks soooo relaxing. One hour of complete silence. I would feel so refreshed.

[@floragucci8534]

@@thecolemanfamily4765 w3

[@angiesworld8038]

"Dudettes" lol

[@tb11212]

I’m so happy that Laurie Hernandez has another year to practice. People were counting her out saying she returned too late to try and make it for the Olympics but now she has more time 🙏🏽

[@rebeccabrown1213]

She herself has said that the xtra year of prep will benefit her and give time for upgrades.

[@bluegingerblue7402]

And Jade is locked in, isn’t she?

[@jasminefranc5889]

Almost 50 years later, Olga Korbut’s smile and charm don’t go away. She’s still as sweet and beautiful as she was when we first saw her ❤️❤️

[@dancingdani25]

She is wonderful! I love her ❤️❤️❤️

[@i.m.demarco2324]

She was the 1st perfect 10.... unofficially!.... but she was so cute, and a trailblazer.... Nadia took the elegance to the next level....

[@jasminefranc5889]

@@i.m.demarco2324 yess! Olga Korbut and Nadia Comaneci are 2 of my all time favorite gymnasts, especially their bar routines ughh they’re so wonderful ❤️❤️

[@NB-nh2sf]

Isn't she I Love her!

[@JenniHartman]

Bart Connor talking about Nadia with such pride, you can tell he adores her!

[@attarfamily100]

I met them in person and they are just such a great and positive couple

[@raccoonchronicles5134]

Dude's gotten FAT.

[@dodgespann8946]

I feel for Katelyn so much. You can tell she was watching her words about her coach 👀

[@anaclaudiamascarenhas21]

What happened??

[@zahara6474]

Which one

[@leena_loo]

Zahara’s Zone she trained under Valeri Liukin.

[@sunidhinarula9183]

@@leena_loo Nastia's father?

[@vodkabooty]

@@sunidhinarula9183 yes

[@ebrady61491]

Katelyn Ohashi story makes me feel so emotional every time I hear it. I was a competitive swimmer and started when I was very young as a way to cope with my father's death as a child. I loved it until I didn't because it became expected to be great. Whenever I didn't live up to those expectations I would feel like such a failure. I can't imagine ever being good to be in serious competitions so to listen to her story just crushes me. Getting injured and being forced to quit the spot was an incredible feeling but also a huge loss. Something that I had loved and then hated for so long was just gone. I am able to appreciate swimming more now but will never have that love for it like when I first began.

[@rebeccakaris2466]

Watching this after our Women's got Silver and Suni just got gold! They push themselves so much and I hope that the sport improves for them and the future. I think Simone pulling out of the Olympics has allowed for this conversation to take center stage and we will start to see changes. Congrats to the girls on their silver and Suni on her gold again!

[@dancingdani25]

Yes. I really hope now that they don't start piling the same kind of pressure onto Suni as they did Simone.

[@rebeccakaris2466]

@@dancingdani25 for real!!!

[@marcusgraham5084]

@@dancingdani25 Don't for forget Jade Carey.

[@DizzyedUpGirl]

I love how Bart is still so in awe of Nadia and all she's done.

[@glaznflip1501]

That’s true love

[@michaelleary9233]

Yes, if anyone can understand what she went through, he's the one. Great pairing of two great people.

[@kimikothetanuki314]

Too bad I don't care

[@laurabue1896]

0pl,

[@JennaLeigh]

@@kimikothetanuki314 what do you get out of saying that? Does it make you feel good to be hateful? Use that energy for better things!💖

[@abihunter4134]

My ex once said that gymnastics wasn't hard because there were springs in the floor. I'm still in disbelief.

[@AJ-zz8fc]

Tell them to do Simone biles’ Triple double on the gym floor. Go on, then tell them that the springs will help them 😂😂

[@tlam9458]

Trust me it's hard af! Minimal springs. Power tumbling on the other hand has more springs but still not easy

[@EllietheCatholic]

Glad he’s ur ex lol

[@LiLGouda.]

U should have taken him to a trampoline and said "well babe, show me those easy gymnastic flips!" 🤣

[@sallydaniel1023]

That's disgusting that Katelyn was told not to go to the doctor!! She could've been paralyzed 😲

[@JulieR73]

Disgusting isn’t it? Just infuriates me that they treated their gymnasts in such a manner.

[@sydneyperry4235]

this is super normal sadly. At 14 I competed at nationals with a broken back and was pushed and told I was fine and my parents even fell into the manipulation. It all plays into the sacrifice that gymnastics is.

[@angela.m]

@@sydneyperry4235 I feel like they did the same exact thing to Ragan Smith, if she had gotten surgery on her ankle, she would have probably made it to the next Olympics. I heard that the gym she went to (I forget the name of it) has a habit of burning out their gymnasts in order to get medals.

[@sydneyperry4235]

Angela M. It’s honestly demoralizing. You feel absolutely useless once they do that. After my coaches found out that I was so badly injured they made me retire and refused to coach me any longer. I gave everything to them for them to shun me when I got hurt. It messes with your head and your ability to trust.

[@angela.m]

@@sydneyperry4235 I can't imagine what that must be like, so sorry to hear that. I remember even Aly Raisman said her coach didn't want to coach her anymore when she did her comeback and she was an Olympic medalist, so I completely believe you, how bad it must be.

[@banshee1133]

that is mind blowing to receive bad news about a spine injury and to feel "happy" about it.

[@dancingdani25]

I know, so sad. The first thing Elena Mukhina thought right after she landed on her chin and became instantly paralysed was, "thank god I won't have to go to the Olympics."

[@JennaLeigh]

@@dancingdani25 came here to say that. It just crushes me to know they're pushed to such insane extremes.

[@corielyn7670]

That reporter asking Kaitlyn about “letting it all slip away” right after her performance. Like wtf?? She was literally like a child. That makes me so mad.

[@ashleyc8373]

Well it’s true

[@corielyn7670]

@@ashleyc8373 that take is so unhinged

[@klt5756]

thank you thank you thank you for giving these athletes a platform to share their stories and gain well-deserved recognition! i don't think i've ever heard Aly Raisman speak so much about 2012 uninterrupted as she did here. can't wait for the rest of the season and to see the newer faces :)

[@cheatpokemon9423]

TBH I'm still kinda tears up when Ally crying after she finish her floor exercise in Rio , just so touching

[@luiza2021]

That was just karma. Her coach stole Cătălina Ponor's beam bronze

[@coldplaylover89]

Lynn Raisman: "I'm so glad I'm never gonna have to experience that. I can't imagine what it would be like to watch your kid compete at the Olympics." Aly: "I was PISSED!" Lmao!!!! I love Aly so much, omg!!

[@margebunn6039]

Your mom wow..why would she say that

[@gemkitten984]

@@margebunn6039 Because it's so nerve-wracking and terrifying to see your child competing in one of the biggest events in the world. Of course she would support her, but imagine being a parent watching your child do the near impossible and praying that nothing goes wrong and that everything goes right.

[@jenmike042806]

It’s interesting to see Aly’s parents watching her lol

[@alexkaitlinthomas]

Marge Bunn well if you haven't watched the footage of Aly's mum and dad watching her do bars then go watch it. That might explain lol. It's hilarious. I think her mum just meant her heart couldn't take it.

[@roddo1955]

Reverse psychology.

[@0xTRellyx0]

I know this section is supposed to be emotional but @ 15:37 while Okashi discusses how she hated gymnastics, it cracked me up to watch Simone all giddy and relaxed w/ head bobbles - like doo doo doo - gymnastics is awesome!

[@user-ec4nt2es8y]

As a gymnast I’ve been told that “I’m too tall” or “I’m not skinny enough” and stuff like that but I’ve proved them wrong by becoming a level 8 gymnast

[@passionfruittea9698]

As you should periodtttt

[@averygymnast5157]

PERIODT QUEEN

[@saradetlor361]

Darn girl!!!!! Level 8 is no joke.!!!

[@madibea8644]

I know by the time I was 11 I was 5’3 ! I have always been told that I was to tall

[@fayecox9401]

You go out there and show them how good you are ,wishing you lots of luck in the world

[@damienabsalon]

Nastia’s gymnastics was so beautiful to watch.

[@jenniferromero8646]

I CANNOT GET ENOUGH OF THIS SERIES!! Amazing women and superhero’s

[@nathanielhalls1893]

Gymnastics finally has the recognition it deserves.

[@gn1275]

I loved that they gave aly's first pass the honor it deserves! As they should!

[@missnypizza]

Wow amazing. So much respect for Ally as she realized her Silver was actually her Gold and at that moment it wasn't all about her....what a great team her and Simone!

[@trendymaths2467]

I love this documentary! So many icons of this sport, past, present, future all here. I love that we got to see their personalities, Olga telling us she said ‘hello, big man” was hilarious! Love that Laurie was a huge part of this video, I initially clicked for her only but I would watch this again with pleasure and click as many times as I come across it, all because of these remarkable athletes, that’s how much I love it. Thank you for this documentary, it is perfection.

[@sking0707]

I loved Aly Raisman’s floor routines. I fell in love with her powerhouse and sassy yet still graceful routine in 2012 and it’s amazing see how much she pushes herself at her age at the 2016 games and I’m disappointed that we probably won’t get to see her again in the 2021 olympics 😢

[@empresscami]

I love Alys parents they were so cute and fun to watch during the Olympics. I am so glad everyone is so supporting of each other!

[@mariadelmarfernandezgonzal546]

THE DOCU SERIES ALL WANTED AND DIDN'T KNOW WE NEEDED!!!!!

[@galileaalvarez4262]

This makes me miss gymnastics soooo much. I did it for nine years,I had to quit because of a back injury when I was about 13. Gymnastics is what made me who I am today. Im so strong not only physically but mentally and emotionally. I adore the sport

[@peach4973]

what an epic all-star documentary

[@NoName-lw1jn]

Katelyn ohashi makes me sob and feel incredibly happy at the same time, I love her

[@Thompame]

All the talk of "Limitless" and "limitless girls" feels real gross in the context that so many female gymnasts have been physically, emotionally and sexually abused by people in power in the gymnastics world. Several adult gymnasts have come out and said that being told to ignore pain, hunger, and fear caused them severe long term trauma and shouldn't be celebrated..

[@siandillon9716]

Olga Korbut is a such a sweetheart oh my goodness! 🥰

[@sarahyan8973]

ok im DEAD when aly was like "I was pIsSeD" I started laughing so hard.

[@Gymnastics-me8hu]

same I found it pretty funny as well because her mother did not want to watch their daughter competing in the olympics and they had to watch her compete twice ! 🤪

[@lisaeischens2352]

Watching Nadia and Olga on TV is what pushed me to immediately start doing gymnastics, I was in total awe of these girls.

[@soonerafterall]

I started crying as soon as it cut to Aly's entrance to Rio. I remember watching that live in 2016 and crying along with her when she finished her routine, just so thrilled for her and moved by her emotion too. Hearing her talk about it just makes me feel it all over again. It's too bad she didn't get an all-around gold, but if she had to lose to anyone, at least it was to SIMONE BILES, a friend too.

[@lanniw3877]

We constantly talk about the coaches, however there is no mention of the parents. You kids spine is all out of wack and you dont do anything? Your kid looks miserable all the time and you never question what is going on in their practices? The coaches are absolutely to blame but these parents turn their heads to the mental abuse these women went through.

[@f.watson9933]

The parent’s do not commonly know because the girls 1. do not know how bad they are themselves and 2. do not tell them. Most gyms do not allow parents to watch team practices for a variety of good reasons though it opens the doors for some bad situations. I promise you that the mass majority of parents of these athletes are in no way turning their heads to the abuse that has occurred. This is a cultural shift that is taking place, but like any change in cultural norms, it will take time. Do not set blame on people about things you do not know or understand. I was a gymnasts in a gym that bordered on abusive for me, was abusive to others I know of, but because of my parents instilling the lessons and sense of self that I have plus what I learned in that very gym, I was able to leave before things went to far. It still side swiped my family to see what had happened. I had covered it up because I didn’t understand it. That is extremely common in any high level sport, athlete, and in mental health as well. Look at how many abused persons go back to their abusers. Look at how many abused children cover for their abusive parents. It is all the same psychological loop.

[@missmoxie9188]

I know this is about to sound macabre but as far as USA Gymnastics is concerned when these girls compete at the elite level their bodies are the property of USA Gymnastics I’m not saying it’s right, or that it’s okay. I’m disgusted by that. But it’s true

[@Trixie91]

Yes I genuinely don’t get it either, also if I am not allowed in the gym or drop my kid of at camp to see how things go on there I like not bring them there as long as they are a minor.

[@Kyankrahn1]

How could some parents let there kids move away at 9 or 12 or 13 to train...by themselves. Um no...

[@lindseyspelledweird]

@@saruhhhh I think it's worth mentioning, because this documentary itself makes no mention of that outside of "oh yeah her back was really messed up." They don't delve into ANY of the abuse or neglect in this video, and so mentioning it is worthwhile, in my opinion. The sport has had enough glamorization and we can't let up on the Truth dispensing just because it's an unpleasant subject. You ask"Why would you say that?" Well, because it's fact and needs to be discussed. Miss Moxie said: "I'm not saying its right, or that it's okay..." but it's true. And truth hurts and shouldn't be hidden away just because it's unpleasant. I think that's why she said it.

[@nothingiseverperfect]

Ohh I’m so glad Ohashi was able to thrive at UCLA thank goodness

[@carlywilliams9466]

I have never done gymnastics in my life, I am a dancer, but this documentary is so interesting! Lots of respect for all gymnasts

[@camillagreen6844]

I love Laurie floor. There is NOTHING as iconic as Laurie floor. I just want her to compete again so I get some more Laurie floor.

[@ljjlander1]

What's her name again?

[@addipitzer3208]

Lando81 HAHA

[@garyrussell6680]

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[@lnlywriter9618]

Aly Raisman --- if you are out there and hopefully you are seeing this message......you did the very very best you could --- you represented and STILL represent the USA very very well. I am very proud of you! Much love and hope you are having a wonderful life.

[@momoyaoyorozu9048]

When i was younger, (3) my mom had encouraged me to a ballet class. And i have been doing ballet for 2 years. But then, my mom wanted me to go to 2 MORE physical and mental classes. One is for the ballet, second is the DANCING class, and... The gymnastics. It was a real challenge for me. I had to go to all of those classes in one day every single day. I even need to go to Wednesday and Saturday Math intelligence school. But I got used to it as years go by, nothing really happened much. But that was a lot of years ago and i can still remember memories of my dancing competitions, ballet and math championship. I wish i could feel that again too. But now im just some basic girl in this generation and i wish to have my abilities back again. And im doing that right now in the middle of the pandemic. Hope i get it back :)

[@ono_o_o]

I used to dance until I was 5, then I stopped to learn martial arts, then stopped in 3rd grade, and now I'm almost finished highschool. I've started rowing now and just realized how much exercise destresses you. You should pick some sport up!

[@alexkaitlinthomas]

Bart 'gymnastics is really different in college, elite is really demanding level of difficulty while college is moderate' - while showing Maggie in college do a pak to van lueween combo lol. That ain't moderate. 😂

[@miriamsheppard6162]

Betty Okino is a vision. good lord. such a queen and so beautiful.

[@greenlimenay]

Imagine This kind of documentary...but with figure skaters 👌👌👌

[@Nina_Olivia]

Is there such a documentary on figure skaters?

[@maiaemilia9895]

YESSSSSS

[@sarahf7744]

OMG, YESSSSSS

[@Ilovegymnastics-ks4ii]

I wanna see Evgenia, Rika, Gracie, Javi, Yuna and more people but those are the main ones

[@helenhoward5346]

it's insane how young top level gymnasts have to be to execute all their advanced skills. I know most 13-17yos couldn't handle the pressure and then if you do make it, then your career is basically over by 25 at the latest but you'll probably retire sooner bc of an injury which could be catastrophic. it's crazy as I think agreeable teenage girls take on gymnastics with a post career plan bc they're so dedicated to their sport.

[@sam5creations244]

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[@brookemckinley5709]

They are all so sweet and seem so kind to everyone. I’ve never seen any of them be rude or seem ungrateful. Literally the best role models

[@mileend7027]

La beauté la grâce la force la passion c'est magnifique

[@MissAmynae]

Seriously, if y'all aren't watching collegiate gymnastics, you're missing out on a whole other world. The team aspect, personality, and crowd is just FUN, and they're still doing incredible things pushing the human body to its limit. Having a bad day? Watch the PAC-10 championships, or the National Championships, or heck, any weekly meet. You'll feel better!

[@nataliewilliams2468]

Such a beautiful sport

[@empresscami]

I honestly thought when I was younger that college gymnastics was were people who werent good enough for the Olympics went. Now as a 27 year old I see that it's people who love the sport with all their heart!

[@2222bearbear]

I love that these gymnasts are being interviewed as adults by a women’s magazine.

[@DianaDeLuna]

So impressed by the number of former great gymnasts given a voice in this film! When Daniela Silivas spoke at 21:40, I swear I had to pause it to squeal for a minute and a half.

[@matejakiseljak2]

Nadia Comaneci (paraphrasing): "I got 10 because the girl before got 9.9, and I was better, so they had to give me 10. But there were some mistakes." Now that is a champion.

[@Isabellevinette]

Aly Raisman is my favorite gymnast ❤️and such an inspiring person in life

[@DavidGutierrez-nt7ov]

Glamour, This is AWE INSPIRING! Thank you for putting this together. As a former athlete I have always admired the dept of mental mindset and physical training that a gymnast endures. This sport today has evolved to a point where these athletes are performing at mind bending levels. You have literally put us the viewer there on the floor mat.👍 The interviews were moving and heartfelt. A salute to our future Olympians. Keep Rocking! 🇺🇸

[@chloer8693]

That was freaking amazing! So happy that Aly Raisman is in it!

[@alexisflowers5069]

Okay but him talking about his wife, the pride and joy in his voice is just so cute

[@MyKaylaSkinnerOfficial]

The nap game is real as a gymnast

[@letsdothis3332]

Sounds good. I wanna nap.

[@kaydencelockhart2525]

MyKayla Skinner haha Myk I see you napping sometimes😂

[@paul8623]

Fr lol

[@halleeshea5277]

𝕪𝕒 𝕝𝕠𝕝

[@shreyavijayanand07]

Hi Mykayla Skinner love your channel and your gymnastics

[@Henriqueeu]

They used Courtney Kupets footage when it was talking about Carly Patterson hahahah

[@coldplaylover89]

I was looking to see if someone noticed, lol. Poor Carly!!! :'( lol! But I love Kupets, too =D

[@sherleybozieux]

I saw that

[@catiekemp5619]

+1 on this! I had a double take

[@crystalmanteuffel8858]

Came to say the same thing.

[@flowro]

Poor Carly lol

[@unknown-lf6zx]

Just love Coach Val! Such a role model for young women!

[@LoyaFrostwind]

I love college/ncaa gymnastics. The girls look so much happier. And they're competing for a team, and are much more supported by their teammates.

[@ernestogarcia7481]

Who else is screaming when they saw Laurie used some of her old choreography 😍

[@S1L3NTG4M3R]

These are some of the most talented people on the planet... Many are heroes, so I hope they know and remember that, especially after these 2021 Olympics...

[@adrienneislost1320]

I think gymnastics is an amazing and beautiful sport. I wish I could've done gymnastics, but I'm a bit too old to start now, and I'm afraid of going upside down. I'm so happy that this series is here, it might be my new favorite show!

[@meylinhernandez461]

Same, I love it so much and I'm flexible, but I'm also 20 and I think it's too late to start any sort of gymnastics now

[@RyanGogginsTv]

@@meylinhernandez461 you can still do it ! But hoping to go to olympics would be utopist i guess ;)

[@nathanielhalls1893]

Literally just start somewhere! Conditioning like chellsie challenges will help you get into shape. I started so late too but it’s not about age, it’s about dedication

[@vio3366]

When I was 15 I did aerobic gymnastics and it wasn't that bad but didn't like it a lot and I was too flexible but weak. I liked rhythmic gymnastics but I was too old to start it. Maybe you can practice some kind of gymnastics as a hobby? I am flexible but weak, I think gymnastics is not my thing after all😂😂

[@vio3366]

@@RyanGogginsTv Yes exactly! Even 12 years old is considered late to start.

[@rubyjones274]

oh! so nice to see Olga Korbut! I heard she wasn’t doing great recently, but she looks beautiful and healthy here

[@kiohero]

Thank you so much! I loved this whole doc. Such variety. I wish it were longer.

[@ellavateify]

Awwww I just love the Aly Raisman story. To come back to a second Olympics and be better than you were before. Almost unheard of. She’s so inspirational

[@BeeHappy-te4zr]

I started gymnastics at the age of 25 and I thought I was way too old for it but few months in I already did my splits and cartwheel before corona hit 😍

[@kikibirdball]

Yassss! Go you! Well done, and good luck! At some points it'll be hard to trick yourself into doing something because your adult brain will block it. Keep going, you can do it!

[@BeeHappy-te4zr]

@@kikibirdball haha yaa I know exactly what you mean by my adult brain will block it. It does take a lot longer to get used to it.

[@loragunning5394]

I trained as a gymnast back in late 60's and early 70's, mostly because I loved the sport and not so much because I had ambitions to go pro. I started my training way too late (I was 13-14 yrs old) and I knew was too tall (5'-8"), but I did my best and while I did compete, I never did well in competition. Not doing well in competition didn't really matter much to me, I just loved more than anything else the strength and flexibility of my body, until I set my left foot wrong for splits and ending up tearing cartilage in my left hip joint. That was the end of my gymnastics and now, 50 years later, I have hip surgery scheduled for repair of the torn cartilage which has been injured many times since the original injury 50 years ago. But truth be told, it's a price I would pay again in a heartbeat. There is something just so wonderful about feeling the strength and flexibility of one's body that only gymnastics can bring to you...

[@kytyoy5694]

I'm glad that this came out because it's great to be able to talk to other gymnasts who can relate to what you've gone through. When I started competing, all of my cousins started to do the same. It was kind of awkward, but after a while I became proud of them when they gained a new skill or executed a skill well. Being able to inspire people to do the sport and being able to speak to other who understand you about the sport that you love is satisfying.

[@zariballard]

This series is so amazing. I cry almost the whole way through each time with each episode. It brings me back to being a little girl tumbling around the gym. I never did make it there but watching all these old clips of my heroes and seeing them older as I am today and hearing them reminisce makes me FEEL it all over again. Thank you for this series. As Katelyn says, it feeds my soul.

[@andrearizzo4739]

Aly’s comeback was the most powerful moment of those Olympics for me

[@aliciaa740]

Same!!

[@jasminelee1234]

Gymnastics is the most beautiful, breathtaking sport 🥰

[@missmoxie9188]

There’s a picture of Olga Korbut posing with Lyudmila Tourischeva. They’re both smiling but Olga has this smile that says “Yay! I’m happy!” While Tourischeva had a smile that says “OWW! My face!!!”

[@jewelqueen5949]

That skirt when Olga met Nixon is EVERYTHING!!!

[@ClaraBennett]

I’m really enjoying this series, but it’s so heartbreaking to see these women over and over again talk about how much they worried that they would let *other* people down if they weren’t perfect. I don’t know of another sport where this pressure to perform for others (not teammates, but people outside of the competition) is so ubiquitous.

[@ellensilva3122]

Gaaaahhhhhh this is so great, to show such a wide spectrum of experiences, to get to see all my childhood heroes and more recent elites, college gymnastics... loved it. So excited to watch the other episodes. THANK YOU!

[@anovemberstar]

i love morgan ... that she wears glasses even when competing makes me love her more....

[@melissamillstein674]

1988 all around is my favorite competition of all time. Perm and all!

[@nowayout73]

Amazing and all inspiring :)

[@bigbouncybunda69]

Idk why I just got addicted to gymnastic videos since early 2018 but I’m not complaining tho🤷‍♀️

[@laurabt1322]

So glad there's such an amazing series like this about gymnastics

[@ntsaako_m]

Can you imagine? being 16 and competing with Gabby, Aly, and Simone❤❤❤

[@tofarati2032]

This is such an awesome documentary 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@coll4455]

Ally is my hero! She came back better then ever! That fact that if Simone wasn’t there she would have come back to her 2 Olympic and won the all around! It’s unheard of! She basically did in my mind because no one beats Simone

[@aaabirgade7443]

There will be thousand gold medalists but no one will be "Nadia Camanoci "

[@gayathriraj3005]

This whole docuseries made me cry so much these girls have so much grit and are so absolutely wonderful

[@coddiwomple9510]

10:55 No Aly. We may have been disappointed but you never let us down! You made us proud!

[@rqtita7821]

Not me crying because I see everyone else living my dream 🥺 but I'm proud to see where they are now

[@charityxiong]

Katelyn, has now inspired me. She is so awesome I will never forget her name. Simone, is powerful and great one day I will be as great as her and I will test my limits and push myself farther then ever I am dedicated to this sport I am so excited to be up there in the USA Olympic team!🙂

[@saanviabha]

we got the 30 day yt premium trial just for this show, and i'm loving it so far!💕

[@msbee5183]

THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO!!! Thank you so much!!

[@kria9119]

"Can you see my flip and not my hair?" Funny but sad, even a great gymnast will first gat a comment on the looks and not talent

[@rebeccabrown1213]

Her hair though, it was extreme and very distracting. Why oh why did they decide to do that!!??

[@mjamitche5245]

When she said that I was thinking Gabby Douglas. Poor Gabby. The intensive criticism she received seemed to completely destroy her desire to even speak anymore regarding this sport. They got her on hair, they got her on flags and hands over the heart for the anthem (which was stupid since the pledge of allegiance was not being recited), and Aly even attacked her for her stand on modesty. She got eaten up. On top of all that she was a Larry Nasser victim. I pray and hope she's okay.

[@janina1200]

beautiful❤️that they speak about something they normally don't...pressure, bad times,... and all about the amazing sport gymnastics💕💭✨

[@bekahkashtan]

I love this- my mother was in the running to be an Olympic qualifier she was so good- but then she got pregnant with me at 16 🥺♥️ she wouldn’t change her life for the world I know but she could’ve been a champion, she was a champion. We watch all the gymnastic championships and worlds and Olympics every time they come on ♥️my favorite tradition every year.

[@Marte0107]

17:03 I hope Morgan never loses THE PURE JOY AND HAPPINESS you see there. 🥰🥰🥰 Shé is so cute